ERASMUS
EXCHANGE PROGRAM
DE MONTFORT UNIVERSITY
NIFT gave me an excellent
opportunity under ERASMUS Exchange programme at DeMont
Fort University ,
Leicester , United Kingdom .
Courses offered were in woven and print
design. The theme was inspired by the
attractive and unique forms and textures of trees and branches. The color
palette is subdued yet sophisticated. A varied assortment of color combinations
are used throughout the collection. Materials like skeleton of leaf, pearl and
beads are used. Explorations with a wide range of yarns that include clear
monofilament, solvron, thick and thin elastics,
fine and shiny yarns like polyester, viscose, silk floss, Rubco, lace
and raffia.
The initial project comprised of
chunky yarns, more earthy color palette and the tree texture was highlighted. Working
with monofilaments was challenging, but it was a remarkable experience as it
gave me a tremendous opportunity to explore and work with all the new
paraphernalia.
The collection as a whole appears
luxurious, rich, exquisite and extremely ornate. It has elements of
transparency, sheerness enhance with crushed effect. Working on Jacquard and
Dobby further enhanced my experience and contributed a great deal to my
knowledge of textiles.
This design process helped me learn a lot
about transforming a 2D design into a 3D surface. The fabulous manifestations
helped me learn innovative stitches and new finishes. I acquired the skills of
machine embroidery while boosting my adobe photoshop skills.
Nisha BairoliyaTextile Designer, NIFT- Kannur